\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
BY ONLINE AUTHORS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/9220
Noticing Newbies: November 14, 2018 Issue [#9220]




 This week: Prompt Palooza
  Edited by: Brooke Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter


The Noticing Newbies Newsletter's goal is to make the newer members feel welcome and encourage them with useful information and/or links to make navigating Writing.com easier. Writing.com members of all ages and even veteran members can find useful information here. If you have specific questions, try visiting "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window. and/or "Noticing Newbies" Open in new Window..


Word from our sponsor

ASIN: 0996254145
Amazon's Price: $ 12.95


Letter from the editor



“For your born writer, nothing is so healing as the realization that he has come upon the right word.”
—Catherine Drinker Bowen


At one time or another, every writer is inspired by a writing prompt. What inspires you may be completely different than the author next to you. The most popular prompts are often the most generic (in my opinion) which makes no sense to me, but that's because I prefer detailed more specific prompts. I find them more challenging. Many authors probably see more opportunity in the generic prompts than I do. Others may see details as restrictions where I see them as opportunities to twist the story.

Aside from a contest, where do you find prompts?

My first choice would be our own Writing Prompt  Open in new Window. generator. It's simple - just look for Writing.com Tools on the left-hand menu and in the pop-out list click "*Thought* Writing Prompts" and you'll always have a random prompt to inspire you. The current prompt that popped up at this writing was:

A photographer travels to New Mexico just to capture wild horses prancing in the snow, but he ends up capturing much more.


Does that inspire you? Make sure when you read prompts, that you look beyond the obvious. Do you see a science fiction story about aliens? Perhaps a feel-good Christmas tale about redemption in the desert for a past failure? How about a romantic western tale about meeting your soulmate? There are many ways to take the prompt above. What if the horse isn't really a horse after all, but a mythological creature? Not a bad prompt with many different angles to explore, right?

How many of you prefer specific prompts like this one? Take the poll and tell me!

[Linked Poll's access is restricted.]


Other offsite random prompt generators:

*StarR* Writing Exercises.co.uk  Open in new Window.

*StarP* StoryShack.com  Open in new Window.

*StarV* AdamMaxwell,com  Open in new Window.

Write and Review on! ~ Brooke

ASIN: 1941077099
Amazon's Price: $ 10.80



Editor's Picks


Check out these talented new members. Drop by to welcome them and share a review!

 Anxieties of a Becoming Writer Open in new Window. [ASR]
A writer talking to herself about her fears and anxieties
by Madalina Author Icon


~*Star*~

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor


~*Star*~

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor


~*Star*~

 Amor Omnia Vincit - Prologue Open in new Window. [E]
Love conquers all - it conquers you before you embrace it
by BlackHawk39 Author Icon


~*Star*~

 
Image Protector
Terror Chronicles: Prologue Open in new Window. [13+]
The Prologue for the Terror-verse. Leave some feedback if you like, and I'll get better!
by Rivin Author Icon


~*Star*~

 Behind these eyes. Open in new Window. [18+]
The thoughts of a hopeless lover.
by Hopless Love Author Icon


~*Star*~

 The Time Open in new Window. [E]
8 syllables a line, right on down the line.
by insomniac Author Icon


~*Star*~

 Slice from my life Open in new Window. [E]
Laughter Therapy sessions at the nearby park?? An experience from my life...
by gocreate Author Icon


~*Star*~



 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: B07K6Z2ZBF
Amazon's Price: $ 4.99


Ask & Answer


I received some feedback to my last newsletter [#9177] "The Answer Is ..." Open in new Window. and I'm proud to share it with you.

From Jim Hall Author Icon
I didn't see the last newsletter, but my answer would be to try as many different genres as possible. You never know what you will discover. I once wrote a Steampunk story for the first time (a novel), and it won two Quill Awards!

I also recommend that new writers take advantage of the different courses available here at WdC like, "The Art of Show vs Tell Courses" Open in new Window. or the "Invalid Item" Open in new Window.. These courses can't help but make you a better writer if you are willing to put forth the effort.

These are my suggestions for "What's next?"

Jim



From Northwood Author Icon
I'm thrilled to be included in your very helpful newsletter.
That's good advice from the Wordy Jay Author Icon and I'll be trying my best to find those motivating projects.

Thank you Brooke Author Icon.

Kind regards
Northwood



From with {item:}




*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: B07NPKP5BF
Product Type: Toys & Games
Amazon's Price: Price N/A

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


Printed from https://writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/9220